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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 19,834.80, 29,752.20 and 18,085.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 19,834.80, 29,752.20 and 18,085.20 is: 27,127.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    19,834.80 : 29,752.20 = 18,085.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    19,834.80/29,752.20 = 18,085.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    19,834.80x = 29,752.20 × 18,085.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    19,834.80x = 538,074,487.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 538,074,487.44/19,834.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 27,127.80

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